As required by state law, MGM must send copies of its environmental notification form to communities that may be affected by possible environmental impacts. The Republican reports that Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Ludlow, West Springfield and Wilbraham will be notified.

The proposed $800 million MGM Springfield in the city's South End falls will compete with Penn National Gaming, which is proposing a casino in Springfield's North End neighborhood.